Davis Buckley Architects and Planners (DBA)

Davis Buckley Architects and Planners (DBA) draws on more than thirty years of diversified architectural experience with a significant practice in master planning and historic preservation, including pioneering secutiry and life-safety standards, while maintainng the highest degree of design excellence for large scale public insitutions. Davis Buckley Architects integrates historic and modern program elements, including museums, interpretive and commemorative programs, and sites. As well as master planning and historic preservation work, the firm designs new buildings, urban design and adaptive use projects according to the needs of our clients, incorporating advanced technology and sustainable design. DBA is the only firm to have designed two National Memorials in the nationís capital: the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, in Judiciary Square, and the National Japanese American Memorial, adjacent to the Capitol Grounds. Both award-winning projects deal with historic contexts and National Register listed structures.